Blauwe Golven, Environmental artwork beneath Nelson Mandela Bridge in Arnhem, Netherlands
The Blauwe Golven spans 300 meters in length and 100 meters in width, featuring a pattern of blue and white paving stones arranged in wave formations.
Created by Peter Struycken in 1977, this installation emerged alongside the construction of the Nelson Mandela Bridge as a response to urban development in Arnhem.
The piece represents a milestone of the Arnhemse School movement, which integrated artistic elements into city planning during the 1970s Netherlands.
The municipality of Arnhem allocated 12 million euros in 2023 to restore the original design of the artwork, which includes parking spaces within its pattern.
Vehicles park at irregular angles throughout the wave pattern, making each parking arrangement an integral part of the artistic composition.
Location: Arnhem
Inception: 1977
Creator: Peter Struycken
Part of: Sleutelwerken
GPS coordinates: 51.98101,5.90027
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:34
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